Chapter 4 - Civil Liberties

Bill of Rights

first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution. Ratified in 1791, ensure certain rights and liberties. Anti-Federalist were the strongest supports.

Civil Liberties

protections from improper government action.

First Amendment

freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Second amendment

protects the right to keep and bear arms.

Fourth amendment

protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Fifth amendment

protection against self incrimination (miranda rights), due process, no double jeopardy

Sixth amendment

right to a speedy public trial, right to a lawyer, right to confront witness

Eighth amendment

no cruel and unusual punishment, death penalty allowed but regulated

Fourteenth amendment

imposes the bill of rights on states